US Soccer removes team from U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Security concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East prompted the decision to withdraw from the tournament.
The United States has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing security concerns due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to US Soccer reports. The tournament, scheduled to commence on November 19 and run until December 13, will see 48 nations compete for the title. The US national team's opening match was set for November 21 against Montenegro, with additional group matches against Algeria and Chile.
While Qatar has hosted the U-17 World Cup for five consecutive years starting in 2025, this marks the first time the United States has chosen to pull out. Notably, the US has never reached a higher position than fourth place in the tournament, which was achieved in 1999. The roster for the US team was announced recently, and they were set to train together in Atlanta this week.
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